Florida manatee deaths soar as polluted water kills seagrass
Florida is experiencing an unprecedented die-off of manatees this year, with 959 documented deaths as of Oct. 1.
'Atmospheric river' drenches drought-stricken California
A powerful atmospheric river storm that swept through California set rainfall records and helped douse wildfires.
Stars stunned by 'mismanaged set' in fatal prop-gun shooting
Hollywood professionals say they’re baffled by the circumstances and production crews have quickly stepped up safety measures.
Robot Handwritten Greeting Cards
Robots are giving people the ability to send a handwritten holiday card, personalized in your handwriting, without you actually needing to write it.
Tennessee State Parks Schedule Job Fairs
Spencer, TN (AP)-Tennessee State Parks has scheduled two job fairs for open positions at the new $40 million lodge at Fall Creek Falls, which is being built and nearing completion. State parks officials have planned events on Friday and Nov.…
Hamilton County Detective charged with Domestic Assault
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Hamilton County detective has been arrested after a domestic violence call earlier this month in Hixson. Deputies were called to a home on Hampton Woods Circle off of Boy Scout Road on October 9th. On…
One victim killed in crash near Chickamauga Lake
LAKESITE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Traffic Investigators say a victim died in a crash this morning near Lakesite. It happened in the 9600 block of Hixson Pike between the Jones Bay and Harbor Light Marinas. Two vehicles crashed, but…
Georgia: Beware of World Series ticket scams
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia officials are warning fans of the Atlanta Braves to watch out for World Series ticket scams. Attorney General Chris Carr says scammers will sell fake, void or even stolen tickets on secondary markets. So not…
Police looking for missing teen girl in Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Police are looking for a missing 14 year old girl in Rossville. Aubrey Jade Burke was last seen Saturday night around the Happy Valley Apartments. If you have any information on her, please call Det. Dave…
Chattanooga Police investigate fatal shooting in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the early morning hours. They were called to the 3200 block of 7th Avenue around 1:30 AM. They found Alfred…
Tennessee state senator indicted on campaign cash scheme charges
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state senator and a Nashville social club owner were indicted on charges that they violated campaign finance laws by illegally concealing the transfer of $91,000 during…
Georgia hits 50 percent vaccination, still trails US average
ATLANTA (AP) - Half of all Georgia residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 _ a figure that still trails the national average. The state Department of Public Health announced the 50 percent milestone on Monday. Nationally, a little more…
Father charged after accidental shooting of two year old
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators have charged a father after his two year old was shot with a gun. They say the child accidentally shot…
What's Right With Our Schools: Dade Elementary 3-D Printer
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - From manufacturing to medical, 3-D printing is the wave of the future. The sooner kids can experiment, the more things they can make. Dade Elementary School is…
North Georgia Health District plans to administer all Covid Booster Shots
NORTH GEORGIA, (WDEF)- More than 70 million Americans are now eligible for covid booster shots. The daily number of Americans getting boosters is now more than double the number getting their first shot. The North…
Chattanooga Now a Tennessee RiverTown
Chattanooga is now part of the Tennessee RiverTown program. Chattanooga joins 20 other communities along the Tennessee river that will be enhanced by its partnership with Tennessee RiverLine. The goals of this partnership are…
North Carolina man identified as victim of John Wayne Gacy
A North Carolina man who moved to Chicago was one of the victims of John Wayne Gacy.
Tennessee senator indicted on campaign cash scheme charges
A Tennessee state senator and a Nashville social club owner were indicted on charges that they violated campaign finance laws by illegally concealing the transfer of $91,000 during the Republican lawmaker’s 2016 failed congressional campaign.
Man Injured in Shooting Monday Morning
A 23 year old man showed up at a local hospital suffering from a gun shot wound early Monday morning.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said Monday that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds.
Suspected tornadoes cause damage in Missouri, Illinois
A suspected tornado damaged buildings and knocked out power in communities along the state line between Missouri and Illinois.
New Supervisor at Land Between the Lakes
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) - Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee has a new area supervisor. She is Leisa Cook, who has been deputy forest supervisor at the Malheur National Forest in Oregon. A news…
Deadline For Aid Approaching
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The deadline is approaching for people impacted by deadly, destructive flooding in Tennessee to apply for federal aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says homeowners and renters with uninsured damage or losses in Dickson, Hickman, Houston…
TECH BYTE: Apps for Halloween Music, Movies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Halloween is almost here! And tech can help you get into the spooky spirit. Bring your Halloween spirit with you wherever you go…